Title: candle burning time



Problem Scenario:

I want to find out if candles of different colors burn at different rates.


Broad Question

Does the color of a candle effect it's burn time.

Specific Question

Do candles of different colors burn at different rates.

Hypothesis

my hypothesis is that the color will not effect the burn time.

Graph of Hypothesis

candle hyp graph.JPG



Variables

Independent Variable:

color

Dependent Variable:

time

Variables That Need To Be Controlled:

flame

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General Plan

I will burn five candles all the same kind, but different colors. They are not scented. I will watch the candles burn. I will use a stop watch to keep time. I will write down the time when they are finished.

Potential Problems And Solutions

My cat might get in the way.

Safety Or Environmental Concerns

It's just fire, nothing could go wrong.


Experimental Design

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Resources and Budget Table

Item
Number needed
Where I will get this
Cost
Candles
5
Walmart
$5.00
Lighter
1
Home
$0.00
Stop watch
1
Home
$0.00
























Detailed Procedure

I will watch them and measure how tall they are when they start.

I will light each candle then start the time.

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Data Analysis

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Benefit to Community and/or Science



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